Boy's Coat Refashion
I saw this little suit jacket at a thrift store yesterday and immediately fell in love with the print. Of course, it was a boys jacket, and about two sizes too big for my daughter, but I bought it anyway (for 75 cents!), in hopes that I could make something of it.
Here is what it looked like when I bought it....
...and here is what I made!
A cute little vest for my daughter, in just the right size! I took off the sleeves and a couple of inches off the top, sewed the top sections back together in a more vest-y shape, took in the sides a little, added a couple of darts, and put some lace on the edge.
I also added a little accent on the back, although you can't see it very well in this picture.
My daughter, modeling it for me. Believe it or not, this is the best picture I got of her! Clothing refashioning is one of my favorite things to do, because usually I can use parts of the garment that are already hemmed, or elastic that's already sewn in, and, well......it's easier! :o)
I found your blog through craftster and I LOVE this vest!! I've been wanting to make a vest for my daughter and know I think I have some ideas :)
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i love what you did to this, but i cant help but think it would look so much better with some lace on the little pocket flaps to :D
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning! How do you do all of these projects (I've just seen about 20 of your posts). You rock!!!1
ReplyDeletei love everything that you make! You are so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute, fun to see how your photos of Paige have gotten better over time.
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